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Health Intervention for Young Children with or at Risk for Disabilities

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Health Care Sciences".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 January 2025 | Viewed by 8280

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Department of Population, Policy and Practice, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health, London WC1N 1DZ, UK
Interests: paediatrics; child health; population health; health systems; equity; implementation science; inclusion health; childhood disability; neurodiversity; global health; newborn care

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Welcome to this Special Issue of IJERPH dedicated to the topic of “Health Interventions for Young Children with or at Risk for Disabilities”. Early childhood is a critical period for development, laying the foundation for lifelong health and well-being. For children facing disabilities or developmental delays, timely and effective interventions are paramount for optimizing their outcomes and ensuring their full participation in society.

This Special Issue aims to bring together a collection of research articles, reviews, and perspectives from leading experts in the field, exploring a range of innovative interventions aimed at promoting the health and development of young children with disabilities or at risk for disabilities. From early screening and diagnosis to evidence-based interventions and family-centered care approaches, the articles within this issue delve into various aspects of health intervention strategies tailored to the unique needs of this population. 

Through rigorous scientific inquiry and interdisciplinary collaboration, the contributors to this Special Issue aim to advance our understanding of effective health interventions for young children with disabilities, ultimately striving to enhance equity and the quality of life for these children and their families. We hope that the insights presented in this Special Issue will inform policy, practice, and future research directions, fostering positive change and improving outcomes for vulnerable children worldwide.

Prof. Dr. Michelle Heys
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • children and young people
  • disability
  • health systems
  • intervention development
  • implementation science
  • equity

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Synthetic Colors in Food: A Warning for Children’s Health
by Zandleme Birino de Oliveira, Darlene Vitória Silva da Costa, Ana Caroline da Silva dos Santos, Antônio Quaresma da Silva Júnior, Amanda de Lima Silva, Raphael Carlos Ferrer de Santana, Isabella Cristhina Gonçalves Costa, Sara Freitas de Sousa Ramos, Gabriel Padilla and Silvia Katrine Rabelo da Silva
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2024, 21(6), 682; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph21060682 - 27 May 2024
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This study addressed the harmful effects of artificial colors in pediatric populations, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as those without behavioral disorders. There is a consensus that synthetic food colorings have several [...] Read more.
This study addressed the harmful effects of artificial colors in pediatric populations, including children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), as well as those without behavioral disorders. There is a consensus that synthetic food colorings have several impacts on consumers, especially pediatrics, due to their influence on sensory appeal, which can encourage preference for certain foods. The results revealed that these color additives are directly linked to a series of health problems, with a greater impact on children, including a predisposition to pathological conditions such as carcinogenic, allergenic, mutagenic, cytotoxic, and clastogenic activities, as well as gastrointestinal and respiratory problems, in addition to behavioral changes in children with and without diagnosed disorders. The harms of synthetic dyes in children with or without comorbidities are worrying and require a careful and proactive approach from parents, caregivers and public authorities. Full article
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